H&S Company, 3d Battalion, 23d Marines - 251st Marine Corps Birthday Ball

Get ready to celebrate the Marine Corps' 251st birthday with St. Louis' own - GATEWAY BATTALION Who: All Marines/Sailors (current and former). Friends and family welcome to attend. When: Friday, November 13th, 2026 Why: To bond with your fellow Marines & Sailors and spend an elegant evening celebrating the Marine Corps and its long-standing traditions. Guest of Honor: TBA Uniform: Evening Dress, Dress Blue Alphas, Black Tie Cocktail Hour: 1700 (5:00 PM) Ceremony Begins: 1800 (6:00 PM) Unit Contacts: First Sergeant Howell [[email protected]] Room Availability: There is a limited block of rooms set aside for Marines, Sailors and guests. Rooms are first come first served and reservation cutoff is Monday, October 12, 2026. The Friday evening room rate is $229.00 (plus tax). For room reservations call 1-855-888-7273 (Mention Marine Birthday Ball) or book online at: https://www.ameristarstcharles.com/groups Use reservation code: MARK26 Can't attend but want to support the unit's ball fund? Order a unit T-shirt! https://stores.inksoft.com/st_louis_marines/shop/home **ONCE REGISTERED** If you are a Marine who is not a current unit member, and suspect you MAY be the oldest Marine in attendance- please email the event coordinator to be annotated on the guest list. If you or anyone in your party has dietary restrictions or requires other special accommodation, please provide that information via email to the event coordinator.